Mar 24: BIG FM has officially launched Season 5 of its award-winning show, Main Bhi Finance Minister a platform dedicated to empowering women financially. Hosted by RJ Rani, this season focuses on long term to short term sustainable wealth management, disciplined investing, and strategic financial planning for women across industries.
The launch of Main Bhi Finance Minister was announced at the BIG Impact Awards 2026 in Mumbai during a panel discussion ‘Har Role Main Finance Minister’ with industry leaders, including Nidarshana Gowani, Managing Director, Kamala Group of Industries; Anupama Agrawal, Business Head, AnuVed; Soumini Sridhara Paul, Founder & CEO, Gatsby Media LLP, The Bharat Music Experience; Vanita Keswani, CEO, Soul Catalyst and Founder, Happy Heart & Soul; and Heli Daruwala, Actress and Hospitality Entrepreneur (1BHK).
Rooted in the belief that every woman navigates responsibilities, resources, and risks in her own way, the show fosters meaningful conversations around financial independence and smart planning. By bringing together women across industries, the platform explores a spectrum of perspectives on saving, investing, and cultivating disciplined financial habits.
Commenting on the launch, Ashit Kukian, CEO, BIG FM said,
“Main Bhi Finance Minister was created to address a clear gap in how women engage with financial information. Over the years, the focus has been on keeping these discussions practical, centered on real decisions around saving, investing and long-term planning, rather than abstract financial theory. With this, we expect the conversations to go deeper into long-term thinking and financial continuity across life stages.”
Over the past seasons, the platform featured prominent voices from entertainment, business, and finance, including Alia Bhatt, Rani Mukerji, Raveena Tandon, Kajol, Shilpa Shetty, Malaika Arora, Shanai Ghosh (CEO, Edelweiss), and Sumaira Abidi (CNBC-TV18 and Moneycontrol). The show has earned multiple industry accolades, including the Golden Mike Award 2025 for Best Podcast in Education, ACEF Global Awards in Business & Education, and India Audio Summit Award for Best Podcast. RJ Rani has also been recognised as Podcast Professional of the Year, reflecting the credibility and impact of the platform.
With this season, Main Bhi Finance Minister reaffirms its commitment to equipping women with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to make every financial decision count, both today and in the long term. The month-long show will air from 1 PM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday, and will also be available in parts on social media.
